Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences

09/04/2026

08/31/2026

Settling into the semester one day at a time. Keep cruising through week 2, you’ve got this, Rams 💚🐏💛

08/27/2026

As a first-generation college student studying CSU Human Development & Family Studies , Colorado State Soccer Mia Casey embodies what it means to be a Ram on and off the field.

Heading into her fourth year at CSU, Casey is looking forward to returning to the pitch after making history with the second-ever hat trick in CSU soccer history.

Her commitment to excellence extends beyond athletics and reflects the resilience, leadership and passion she brings to everything she does. She aspires to become a high school counselor or a principal.

Join us in cheering Mia on this season!

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

The CHHS Rams have been welcomed 💚🐏💛

You’re officially part of the CHHS Ramily, Class of 2030!

08/19/2026

Meet our CSU Construction Management Summer Standout student, Charlie Beelaert (Charlie Beelaert)!👷‍♀️🏗️

Charlie is building his future this summer with Whiting-Turner in Aspen, Colorado. 🏔️Supporting two hospitality projects, Charlie has gained experience in everything from quality control and project closeout to preconstruction and subcontractor coordination. Read on to learn more about his summer in the field and behind the scenes ➡️

Q: How are you applying what you’ve learned from your studies to this summer experience?
A: Every day I get to apply something from my studies in CM to the real world. It can range from writing RFIs, submittals, reading construction documents and drawings, helping write subcontracts, and estimating. There have been many moments where I’ve already known the answer to something because of my classes and previous internship experience.

Q: What is your favorite part about your summer experience?
A: My favorite part of working with WT this summer has been the incredible people I get to work with every day. Whether CSU alumni, other CSU interns, or the company’s atmosphere as a whole, this summer has been filled with great relationships. I’ve also enjoyed working in the Roaring Fork Valley and enjoying life in the mountains on really complex and rewarding projects. Our intern group has stayed busy hiking, biking, camping, going to rodeos, concerts, and more.

Q: What communities or groups of people do you hope to impact in your eventual career and life?
A: hope to help manage community-facing projects in higher ed, K-12, hospitality, and the public sector. It’s really cool to see a project come to life and see people use and interact in a new space that you helped build.

08/18/2026

Happy move in week Rams!🐏💚📦.

To get you started off we have some advice from our upperclassmen. ➡️

Be patient! There’s lots of Rams moving in at once, take the time to enjoy unpacking your room

Get involved! And don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Enjoy as much as you can cause time literally will fly by.

It’s okay to ask for help! Go to office hours and take advantage of all the resources!

Be Aware of how fast the transition from welcome week to class is.

08/13/2026

We will forever be proud of our first cohort of RAM Scholars and grateful to see the program thrive and evolve thanks to the generosity of our donor community.

A special thank you to Alpine Bank for establishing the Alpine Bank RAM Scholars Scholarship, the first scholarship dedicated to supporting students in the RAM Scholars program. Their investment helps ensure future scholars are granted the connections and experiences that make this program so impactful.

Thank you, Alpine Bank, and our key collaborators in Colorado State University Developmental Disabilities Lab/CSUnified, CSU Department of Occupational Therapy, CSU Human Development & Family Studies, the Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Colorado State University, and Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences for believing in the power of access, student success, and community impact!

08/06/2026

Creating meaningful impact through occupational therapy 💚

This summer, Ella Hardesty is completing her fieldwork at Garcia House, an inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment center. One of her biggest projects has been helping expand Hidden Rack, a client-run clothing resource that provides essential items while creating opportunities to build work skills, confidence, and independence.

As an Occupational Therapy student, Ella is putting her passion for client-centered care into practice and helping create a lasting impact for the Garcia House community. Read on to learn more about Ella’s summer experience ➡️

Q: How are you applying what you’ve learned from your studies to this summer experience?
A: Everything we’ve been learning about client-centered, occupation-based care in the OT program has come to life during this experience. I’ve been able to apply occupational therapy principles by creating opportunities for clients to build executive functioning, work readiness, social participation, and daily living skills through meaningful occupations.

Q: What is your favorite part about your summer experience?
A: Without a doubt, the people. I’ve loved getting to work alongside such an incredible interdisciplinary team and learning from professionals with different backgrounds and perspectives. It’s also been SO rewarding to build relationships with clients and watch them grow throughout their time at Garcia House. Helping expand Hidden Rack into a resource that will continue making a difference for future clients has made the experience even more special.

Q: What communities or groups of people do you hope to impact in your eventual career and life?
A: I’m super passionate about supporting people through some of life’s biggest transitions. This summer has strengthened my passion for working in behavioral health, mental health, and substance use recovery, and it’s shown me how meaningful occupational therapy can be in helping people rebuild routines, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

08/05/2026

Building his future while helping build ours.🏗️

This summer, Connor Griepentrog (Connor Griepentrog) has been gaining hands-on experience right here on campus as an intern with Haselden Construction. Working on the Clark Building project, Connor is helping shape the spaces where future Rams will learn, connect, and grow.

Read on to hear about Connor’s incredible hands-on experience ➡️

Q: How are you applying what you’ve learned from your studies to this summer experience?
A: So far, having some background knowledge of Bluebeam and Procore has been extremely helpful. Many of the concepts covered in class directly support the work I do each day, and I am grateful to have that foundation as I continue learning in the field.

Q: What is your favorite part about your summer experience?
A: My favorite part of this summer has been working with such an amazing team while contributing to a project right here on the CSU campus. It has been especially rewarding to help improve a place that is part of my own university community.

Q: What communities or groups of people do you hope to impact in your eventual career and life?
A: I hope to positively impact students, construction professionals, and the communities where I work. I want to help create safe, high-quality spaces that people can use and enjoy for many years. I also hope to support future interns and young professionals by sharing what I learn and helping them grow in the construction industry.